Coverage of the Singapore International Reinsurance Conference
Franz Josef Hahn, CEO, Peak Re, said mutual and cooperative insurers have a strong presence in the U.S. and Europe, and are an emerging force in China.
Frank Fortunato, CEO, Catex, said risk data is in shorter supply in many parts of Asia, which is one reason the world did not realize how broadly flooding in Thailand would impact global supply chains.
Hermann Pohlchristoph, board member for Asia Pacific, Munich Re, said the global reinsurer has realigned its organization to better match regions of the world.
Chesley Williams, senior director, model product management, RMS, said modelers are focusing on the events that occur after the initial peril.
Matt Cannock, managing director for Asia, Markel International, said some insurers have been entering and leaving markets, creating uncertainty about the commitment of the industry to Asia.
